National Republican., 1887-11-21

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There is something III the play Of the
"Bad Boy' which reyives In the mind OF
every beholder memories OF the keenest rel |
ish. His pranks upon his indulgent parent,
upon the long suffering and forbearlng gro, |
ceryman, and the exhaustless resources of |
his frivolous and irrepressbe nature, kin |
die an appreciation on the part Of the audi. |
tor which provokes the widest merriment |
and elicits the most uproarious applause.
As pieces of original composition the |
"Bad Boy" stories have never been ap: |
preached In our language;' ana for absurd
stage situations, continuous and exhilirat
ing comedy, the play ia Incompatible.
This afternoon Mr.. Charles Atkinson's
excellent comedy company begins weeks
sentiDg this farcical comedy. An attraction
in the cast is the impersonation OF the title
role by youth In whose veins the hot
blood still bounds, and whose boisterous
merrlment has the true ring OF sincerity.
He,wasformerly messenger boy II a Boston, so,sn
Juvenile actor succeeds In filling 80 labor
ious and exacting role as the "Bad Boy"
successfully, but Master Brooks is unques-
tionably an artist. The fact that one OF
their craft has risen TO the distinction OF
being real actor is source of no small
amount Of pride to the messenger boys in
the various cities visited by the, company,
and 1t has been the custom for these boys
to tender the young artist reception upon
his arrival. Now you can well understand
that the MESSENGER boys of Washington do
not propose to "get left" on any such mat.
ter as this. So they have delegated
committee, which has laid out the
following programme Master Brooks Will
reach Washington on Monday forenoon.
The boys attached to the messenger services
in this city have engaged carriage and the
day they will proceed In body to Harris's
Tbeater, take Master Brooks and Miss
Marie Heath, who plays Minnie, the bad
boy's girl. In the carriage, q procession will
be formed, headed by the band, and the boy
route: Leaving Harris's Theater, pass up
Pepnsvlvania avenue to Fifteenth street,
up Fifteenthto + street, through + street
to Ninth, up Ninth to X street, through II
to Seventh street, down Seventh street to
Pennsylvania avenue thence down the ave.
nue. to First street, out First street to q,
through G to Ninth street, down Ninth
street to the theater.
Such novel procedure as this was never
heard of before in Washington, but 1t is
boy.like. In Baltimore last week the re.
ception to Master Brooks amounted to a
positive ovation, and the line of the process
sion was absolutely crowded. The scholars
In the schools foeked into the street,
cheered the young artists, crowded around
their carriage, and showered confectionery
and gew.g gaws upon them. And 1t does one
good to see such pronounced appreciation
on the part Of these industrious and faith.
full little fellows toward one OF their num-
ber whose talents have enabled him to ex-
change the ''messepger blue" for the trap
pings Of the stage.
Now the boys and girls, aud their moth
ers, will want to see this young lad and
miss perform. The play is perfect
fountain of pure fun which flows for up.
ward Of two hours. As Is we'll known,
matinee performances are given at the
Harris Theater every day, aud Resident
assistants will devote themselves, at the
afternoon performances, especially to the
comfort of the ladies and children. ,.. .
The "Bad Boy" company contains some
artists Of exceptionable ability, and in
cludes the eccentric comedian, Mr
will star in new sensational melodrama
entitled "Reuben Glen, or the Cave o
Gold" written by Charles r. Pidgn. Hi
tour and supporting companywill be unde
the management OF Mr. Charles Atkinson
Mr.. Prindle's new character is an i'm
SAID to be as original a creation as "Joshu
Whitcomb." From what i know Of Mr.
Prindles peculiar abilities be should do ex
ceedingly we'll as character star. Ta
"Bad Boy company also contains Mr.
Harry Crandall,, who plays the part of tn
STOCtl 1uOoC WIZ hdNC oCGu w
piece know how much of the real burde
of the performance rests in the hands Of tn
groceIyman, who Is perpetually at tn
mercy Of the irrepressbie skid" In this al
duous role Mr.. Crandall has proved himself
comedian Of more than average talent
Best of all, he is q conscientious worker
and everything he does is marked by assld
uous care and earnest endeavor.
The proprietor Of the tBad Boy" Com
pany is Mr. Charles Atkinson, OF Boston
As a rule have never been able to see an
good reason why the mercantile head OF a
amusement enterprise should be special
mentioned In connection with the produC
tion Of play. But Atkinson is a remark
able man. AT the present time he has flv
separate and distinct companies travelln
over the country, and for the coming SCI
son he is preparing new attractions.
knew Atkinson when he was STRUGGLING
attain celebrity as an elocutionlst-long b.
fore be ever dreamed OF launching out int
tandem management. His success is d.
served, and no one rejoices at 1t more III
selfshly than B. +.
The "Bad Boyn Company, due here O
Monday, is under the personal direction
Mr.. A. II, Dexter, He Ia under good hea
OF the pressure Of activity: Is putting
some good work for the company, and
making lots OF friends.
The Harris ThNater was fortunate to s
cure so admirable an attraction for this ho
idsy week.
lwant to cay word about the theate
IT 10 Mr.. Harris's intention TO make b
house popular family resort. To this eI
he is eparing no pains or expense, aud Il
capable management OF Mr.. Haynes, Il
gether with the multiplied comforts bein
constantly added, renders Mr., lIarris's al
bltion a reasonable probability.
Don't forget that Messrs, j. II. Walker
Co. generously furnish all the prOpertl,
necessary for the grocery store scene,
MoRRIs's PARADOX.
On Saturday night last went down to Il
Temporary stable OF Morrls's Equine Al
Canine Paradox to have look at the do.
and ponies Sat home" Iu the comfor
able, improvised kennel | saw forty-nil
different species OF dogs, representing eve
variety from the greyhound to the pu
and all, what may call, highly iotelligel
and very cultivated performers They ha
4, been trained with the greatest skill ~
care, and arc most carefully tended al